Businesses and job seekers will be brought under one roof in a bid to find the perfect match.

The Bolton News is staging its Careers Fair to help local businesses fill vacancies and showcase to those looking for a new job or to re-enter the market what is available.

It's no secret the recruitment nationally is an issue in some industry sectors, and the fair provides the perfect stage for companies to promote the opportunities available now - and in the future.

Mark Fry, Commercial Partnerships / Events Director, at the Bolton News said: "This is The Bolton News first Careers Fair on Thursday 29th June.

"We want to help local people find local work and support businesses on the difficult process of finding the right people.

"From speaking to many businesses in our town there are lots of local jobs including full time, part time, apprentices and volunteers, there really is no need to work outside Bolton, it’s all on your doorstep.

"We are proud to announce that Diamond North West is our partner for the Careers Fair.

The Bolton News:

"We can reach out to candidates in every field from hospitality to industry, retail to leisure, health and social care to education and training and every sector in between.

"The event will be promoted across our local, trusted news brands, in print and on our social media platforms.

" If you are interested in being an exhibitor at the Careers Fair please email mark.fry@localiq.co.uk Prices start from £399 + vat and include a marketing campaign. We can help you fill your vacancies. Spaces are limited, so please don’t delay to contact me."

The Careers Fair will be held at Bolton Arena from 10am and goes on until 4.30pm